Clinical Research Technician (Term Limited)

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Candidate will travel to participating clinics in Michigan to recruit and screen interested patients into research study for PTSD treatment. Candidate will be involved in set up and optimization of in-person research activities. Candidate will also aid in scheduling and conducting follow-up visits. Responsible for data collection and maintenance.

Experience as part of a team with all 8 competency domains is expected:

1. Scientific Concepts and Research Design
2. Ethical Participant Safety Considerations
3. Investigational Products Development and Regulation
4. Clinical Study Operations (GCP's)
5. Study and Site Management
6. Data Management and Informatics
7. Leadership and Professionalism
8. Communication and Teamwork

Position Specific Responsibilities will Include:

• Recruits patients to studies at participating sites. Initiates identification, determines eligibility, and conducts recruitment and retention of study subjects per study protocol.
• Data collection activities including all stages of data collection. Schedule and conduct follow-up visits at participating sites, complete CRF, maintain accurate data entry in all study databases.
• Miscellaneous Research Support. In collaboration with investigators and project coordinators, may prepare sections of working papers, progress reports, final reports, and other research reports for submission. Conducts literature searches, abstracts articles, prepares summaries and critiques of literature.

Associate degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience is necessary.

• Minimum 1 year of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA's Definition of a Clinical Research Professional For qualifying experince prior to applying.) or
• And advanced degree in a health-related areas such as: Health Sciences; Behavioral Sciences; Public Health, Health Care Administration, Clinical Research Administration, Social Work, Psychology, Epidemiology, Foreign MD or
• Minimum 3 years of human subject experience (clinical, lab or health regulations) such as related patience care, related community health and wellness, related clinical information, and research.

The candidate for this position must be able to:

• Demonstrate a strong ability to establish rapport with individuals at all levels including patients and clinicians
• Demonstrate a strong ability to keep accurate and detailed project records
• Have working knowledge of all aspects of research including IRB, recruitment and follow-up, protocol management
• Flexible and work well independently
• Comfort discussing sensitive topics with vulnerable populations is necessary.
• Critical thinking and attentiveness to detail required.

Bachelor's degree with related experience in clinical research.

• Experience with high-risk populations/topics: PTSD, mental health, suicide, substance use, under-served vulnerable populations, especially interest/enthusiasm in research improving quality and access to treatment for under-served patient populations is strongly preferred.
• Experience with conducting clinical research.
• Understanding of HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Experience and comfort working in clinical settings.
• Ability to manage day-to-day activities of assigned research projects for ensuring adherence to study protocols.
• Demonstrate motivation and interest.
• Ability to work independently and seek guidance when appropriate, adjust to varying amounts of workload, use time efficiently, take initiative to problem-solve.
• Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database management, audiovisual presentation, and reference management software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Qualtrics, and REDCap.
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exhibit exceptional ability to independently prepare correspondence (especially clear, concise, and polite e-mail messages) and write/edit/produce reports.
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish, including speaking, reading, and writing.

This will be a full-time position, M-F, 9 AM - 5 PM; may require some evenings/weekends.

This position is a term-limited appointmentas the funding end 8/31/2027. At the end of the stated term, if funds are not are not available, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.